DevSecOps Security Engineer

DevSecOps Security Engineer - £620/day (PAYE via Umbrella)
Location: Knutsford (Hybrid - 60% office/40% remote)
Rate: £620/day (Inside IR35)
Duration: 12 Months

Join one of the UK's most forward-thinking financial institutions as a DevSecOps Security Engineer and play a key role in embedding security into every layer of modern software delivery. This is your chance to work on cutting-edge DevSecOps initiatives - scaling secure development practices, automating security controls, and integrating industry-leading tooling into enterprise CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities:

• Drive security automation by implementing and optimising SAST/SCA tools such as Veracode, Checkmarx, Snyk, Wiz, or SonarQube
• Embed security into CI/CD pipelines across GitHub, Jenkins, and BitBucket
• Collaborate with DevOps and Cloud teams on secure application migrations
• Champion secure coding - guide developers and improve remediation workflows
• Deliver clear reporting and visibility into vulnerabilities and tool performance

Your background:

• Proven track record integrating SAST/SCA tools into real-world development environments
• Deep understanding of DevSecOps principles and secure SDLC practices
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation
• Familiarity with cloud environments ( AWS, Azure, or OpenShift )
• Understanding of container security ( Docker, Kubernetes )
• Strong communicator who thrives in cross-functional, engineering-driven teams

Why You'll Love It

• Work on a strategic, enterprise-scale security initiative
• Partner with elite DevOps, Cloud, and Security Engineers in a collaborative environment
• Gain exposure to modern security tooling and practices in a global organisation

If you're passionate about building security into the fabric of DevOps and want to make a tangible impact in a large-scale financial environment, we want to hear from you.